The 950 workers, who are members of the Unite union, are employed at Gatwick by four companies – ASC, Menzies Aviation, GGS and DHL Services Ltd – across ground handling, baggage handling and check in, as well as ramp agent and dispatch roles, and serve many of Gatwick’s major airlines.
The workers will strike for an initial four days from 28 July to 1 August, and then for a further four days from 4 August until 8 August. Affected airlines include British Airways, Easyjet, Ryanair, Tui, Westjet and Wizz Air.
